Events And Activities

Garrison's Haunted: Annual fund-raiser to begin Oct. 18

‘Garrison’s Haunted’ is back for a night of frights and ready to rain more terror on those who dare to cross its threshold than ever before. The annual event is a production by t...

Shellsburg PTO Carnival set for Saturday, Oct. 12

The Shellsburg PTO will be hosting the 2nd Annual Fall Carnival on Oct 12th from 2-4 at Shellsburg Elementary. The event will include: Face Painting, Games, Balloon Artist, Prizes, Cotton Cand...

PEO MZ, HG Chapters to meet Oct. 14

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., Oct. 14 at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat Floyd assisted by Brenda Hackbarth.  Our Official  Visitor will attend. PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, October 14...

Vinton-Shellsburg Golf Outing to support V-S boys and girls teams

There will be a golf outing to support the V-S boys and girls teams. It is a four person 9 hole best shot to be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg at 10:00 a.m...

Emerald Ash Borer: It's in Iowa, now what? November 7 meeting

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Tri-State Heating Symposium set for Oct. 24

FREEPORT, Ill.  – With colder weather approaching, individuals and businesses may wonder how they’ll find room in their budget to pay for heating costs. And although natural gas i...

Fire Prevention Week: VFD breakfast Oct. 13

The annual Vinton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is Sunday October 13th from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and preschoolers get in free. Same menu as always; pancakes, eggs and sausage. W...

Naturalists offer dutch oven cooking session, Oct. 12

Learn the fine art of Dutch Oven Cooking, Saturday Oct 12, at the Benton County Nature Center, from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register by Oct. 10; cost is $5 per person. Naturalists Karen and Aaron w...

Garrison Fire Department pancake breakfast Oct. 6

Start Fire Prevention Week off with a full stomach and help a good cause too! SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 6th the Garrison Fire Department and the Emergency Services Auxiliary invite you to a hunger p...

Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church Celebrating 150 Years

The Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church is celebrating 150 years of ministry and 100 years in their present building on Sunday, October 13, 2013. There will be a worship service of p...